Brook W.
Foundation Problems 101 -- Buying a Place With a Foundation Problem
I want to hear your most basic thoughts about buying properties with visible foundation problems. I understand there can be a huge spectrum of problems with consequences varying from "can't play a fair game of marb...
Brett Vandervort
Is now a good time?
Real estate investing has been my dream for years, and I'm eager to start! I thought it would be an good idea to get my feet wet by buying a house and renting out the extra rooms to roommates. But is now the right tim...
Michael Baradell
Should I be paid a realtor commission if purchasing in partnership?
Hey Guys,
Myself and two equal partners just recently purchased a property in which I was the buyers agent. My question is, since this is a partnership, should I keep all of the commissions ( buying and selli...
Kristina Heimstaedt
Will solar panels allow me to increase rent to tenants?
Hi all,I know the upfront cost of solar panels is significant. However, I'm wondering if I can pass the extra $50-$100/month to the tenant with the expectation to increase the demand for my property. Does anyone have ...
Terri-Leigh H.
To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb
Hi all,Newbs here. We have a TON of money in equity on our primary, want to get into RE. Our friends, many, have done the STR thing in Cape Coral and can’t say enough good stuff. The appreciation is there, the growth ...
Maya Kellogg
How to split profits on a flip in a partnership
I just discovered this awesome site. Thank you all for taking the time to post advice, it's very helpful, especially to a newbie. I hope this is the right forum for the questions I have.
I've already done my due d...
Sarah Vance
Rent out for a negative cash flow vs sell house at a loss?
Hey wise people, I found myself in a bit of a predicament, and I am hoping you all can give me some insight. I bought a house and closed on July 2018. Below are the details: Purchase price: 205K, 3% down, 5% interest ...
Phil T.
Should I pay off my mortgage or buy rentals?
I'll try to make this as short as possible, but I've got a question I can use some help with. I've got an extra $900/mo or so right now that I'm saving to buy my first rental. My plan was to "snowball" the profit fro...
Eliot M.
My Freedom Plan - advice and critique welcomed
I've put a plan down on paper to help me escape the rat race. I've thought about this for over 10 years, finally took some action 2 years ago and bought my first rental. 3 rentals into it and I feel like I have a go...
Scott Trench
Poll: Landlords - Were You Working Full-Time When you Started?
Landlords - Help the new folks out and let them know what you were doing with you bought your first property! Can you get started in real estate investing while working a full-time job? Click Here to Take the Poll!Cli...